Falk True Torque Fluid Couplings ™

Economical soft starts, with smooth acceleration.

Shock- load protection
From underground & overland belt conveyors to crusher
and mixing applications, equipment professionals are
constantly seeking better technology to protect critical
production systems against the effects of damaging shock
loads. And when it comes to eliminating sudden/ jarring
starts, or preventing system failure/ deterioration due to
overloads, nothing outperforms the system- saving
Type HF25 Disc Coupling Mount
capability of Falk True Torque fluid couplings.
 Unmatched, cushioned soft start flexibility, at an economical price point.
Smooth acceleration.
 Mechanical overload protection.
 NEW sizes 2760HF & 2870HF offer higher capacity at higher speeds.
 Increased starting torque available from standard NEMA B motors
with a fluid coupling. This is a benefit not offered by electronic soft start
solutions.

Providing the softest, smoothest start will maximize the life of your
system components.

As the smart alternative to expensive & complicated electronic solutions, Falk True
Torque™ fluid couplings allow precise adjustment of startup characteristics in the field,
simply by changing the fluid fill level via the easy access fill & drain holes.
 NEW Longer starting profiles and softer
starts.
 For Sizes 1420HF & larger, adjustable
metering orifices regulate the passage of
fluid from the delay fill chamber into
the working circuit, further softening the
start.

 For sophisticated belt conveyors,

consider Type HFDD. The extended
delay fill chamber permits initial start
factor as low as 40% of the full load
torque, dramatically reducing shock &
stretch to the belt at startup.
Use of the extended delay fill chamber (HFDD) is recommended for conveyors
subjected to unloaded starts, those with concave sections, those with low inertia, or
those with any combination of these conditions. Modest fill in the working circuit at
startup minimizes belt liftoff, and assures unloaded & low inertia conveyors are not
rapidly accelerated. Protection - regardless of load condition.
Torque applied to a belt conveyor starts at zero (point C) and gradually increases in
magnitude as the coupling impeller accelerates to point D. When the output torque of
the fluid coupling exceeds the breakaway starting torque of the belt conveyor (point D),
the conveyor gradually & smoothly accelerates to full speed.

Prevent jamming overloads that can cut short the life of your system.

True Torque™ fluid couplings safeguard your system against mechanical overload.
Simple, straightforward protection when instantaneous jams are encountered.
 Two fusible plugs per coupling are a standard feature, and prevent damage to the
driven equipment and the motor.
 The proximity sensor cutout switch accessory, an extra charge option, prevents
fluid discharge, and provides ability to reset cutouts in case of frequent
overloads.
 Another optional accessory, the easily replaceable thermal trip plug, is used in
conjunction with a trip switch, also preventing fluid discharge.
Increase the starting torque available for hard starting conditions.

Over-sizing of electric motors for the purpose

of increased starting torque can be avoided
with a properly selected fluid coupling. A fluid
coupling allows the motor to accelerate
independently to full speed, the driven load has
been isolated by the fluid coupling. Once the
motor is started, the fluid coupling gradually
introduces the driven load. If the starting load
is high, the breakdown torque (Point B) of the
energized motor is now available for starting
purposes.

Easily balance the load sharing between multiple drives.

Adjust the fill so each motor carries an equal burden.

Complete drive systems from Falk

But Rexnord’s capability isn’t limited to

just selling a component, we sell drive
systems incorporating the gear drives,
couplings, backstops, brakes, guards &
motors, all mounted on a bedplate, swing
base or alignment free assembly. Plus, our
ready availability keeps you producing… even in the most remote places on Earth.

Fluid Coupling Solutions to suit any need.

The gear coupling The disc coupling
mounting mounting
arrangement (HF20) arrangement
features economy, (HF25) is
ready availability nonlubricated,
from stock features
components, and drop-in/drop-out
permits convenient servicing, and
drop-in/drop-out permits high power
servicing. at high rpm.

The elastomer The sheave

coupling mounting mounting
arrangement arrangement
(HF132) is (HF41) is designed
nonlubricated, and for use with V-belt
is ideally suited for or synchronous belt
minimum shaft gap connections.
requirements.

Basic Types

The non-delay fill option (HFN/HFR) provides soft start, including a short delay
(example: 5-10 seconds) in the acceleration of the load, and is a good choice when
overload protection or increased starting torque is a primary requirement.
The delay fill option (HFD) provides a softer, more cushioned start, including longer
delay (example: 10-20 seconds), ideal for heavily laden belt conveyors.

The extended delay fill option (HFDD) provides the softest, most cushioned start of
empty, low inertia belt conveyors (example: 20-40 seconds).